Afterburner;3895155I'd say my absolute max is about $1300. On cyberpowerpc I managed to set up a system that was about 1100 and met all of my needs, which is running Oblivion maxed out and then also having Microsoft word for homework, that is basically all I need: Gaming and Homework. =p

But I'm going to see if I can get some discounts on parts from a few connections I have to get he price lower.

If they can build for as cheap or nearly as cheap as buying the same parts, then by all means buy from them...

...but, you'd be missing out on the satisfaction and knowledge gained by doing it yourself. Of course, you could also be avoiding the possible headaches incurred by doing it wrong or receiving defective parts (not likely, but it happens).

$1300 or less is a pretty easy budget to work with, especially since you just need the "box" and not everything connected to it. Can you give the basics of the cyberpower unit? CPU, ram size/speed & videocard perhaps?

Also, are you interested in SLI/Crossfire as an option for the future, or are you more likely to just upgrade with a newer, single card? (Not much point in buying an SLI board if you never intend to buy a second videocard)

Oblivious;3895713If they can build for as cheap or nearly as cheap as buying the same parts, then by all means buy from them...

...but, you'd be missing out on the satisfaction and knowledge gained by doing it yourself. Of course, you could also be avoiding the possible headaches incurred by doing it wrong or receiving defective parts (not likely, but it happens).

I was sort of thinking the same thing, building a computer could prove to be a good expereience, or a bad one. But probaly a good one.

$1300 or less is a pretty easy budget to work with, especially since you just need the "box" and not everything connected to it. Can you give the basics of the cyberpower unit? CPU, ram size/speed & videocard perhaps?

No OS included. The price comes out to $1097.00 plus a $20 mail in rebate for the case. I'm unsure if a better power supply would be needed. I saved money in the area of the sound card, the hard drive by sticking to only 400GB, and also the optical drive by just going with basically stock parts.

Also, are you interested in SLI/Crossfire as an option for the future, or are you more likely to just upgrade with a newer, single card? (Not much point in buying an SLI board if you never intend to buy a second videocard)

Hmm, good point. I figure if I upgrade in the future it will probaly be to a single 9 series card, quite a ways off. However if I go through cyberpowerpc they only have a single non-SLI chip and it is only 9 dollars less then the Asus SLI ready card I picked out.

If you buy from CyberPower, I'd go with a case without a power supply, and add a better one. For a gaming rig, power supplies that come with cases, as a rule, suck. Very few exceptions, and this isn't one of them.

And like EpicLoad mentioned above, look for student discounts on Word. I think there's even a freeware Office Suite you can use, but it depends on your needs.

I'll try to come up with a fresh build list tomorrow that should stay around $1100 or so. I think it's fun to play with build lists. Not as fun as playing with women, but I digress...

Personally I wouldn't trust a place like CyberPower to begin with. I've read scads of horror stories concerning poor build/shipping tactics and underwhelming support. If you want to save money just buy the parts at a place like Newegg and put it together yourself.;)

If you buy from CyberPower, I'd go with a case without a power supply, and add a better one. For a gaming rig, power supplies that come with cases, as a rule, suck. Very few exceptions, and this isn't one of them.

And like EpicLoad mentioned above, look for student discounts on Word. I think there's even a freeware Office Suite you can use, but it depends on your needs.

I'll try to come up with a fresh build list tomorrow that should stay around $1100 or so. I think it's fun to play with build lists. Not as fun as playing with women, but I digress...

Wowie wow wow. That is a great deal less expensive, so I have a feeeling I'm going to be building a new PC. I figure if I build it myself instead of gonig with the build I just posted that means I' can probaly upgrade a part or two and still keep it under 1300. So I think my next step will be to enlist the help of two of my friends who are computer experts int he actualy choosing and buying of parts. Once I come up with a build I'll post it and see what you guys think.

Afterburner;3897471Wowie wow wow. That is a great deal less expensive, so I have a feeeling I'm going to be building a new PC. I figure if I build it myself instead of gonig with the build I just posted that means I' can probaly upgrade a part or two and still keep it under 1300. So I think my next step will be to enlist the help of two of my friends who are computer experts int he actualy choosing and buying of parts. Once I come up with a build I'll post it and see what you guys think.

I think you'll enjoy building it yourself or with friends.

Here's the list I made up a moment ago, it includes Vista Home Premium.

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